Pakistan's terrorism-related deaths surged 73% in February

Terrorism-related deaths in Pakistan rose by 73% in February, with 121 fatalities reported from 54 attacks. Balochistan was the hardest hit, accounting for 62% of the deaths, highlighting a surge in violence from insurgent groups. In Balochistan, 75 people were killed in 23 attacks, primarily by Baloch insurgent groups. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also experienced violence, with 30 attacks resulting in 45 deaths, attributed to groups like the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. No terrorist incidents occurred in Punjab, while Karachi had one attack. Overall, 32 of the 54 attacks were linked to religiously motivated militant groups, mainly the TTP and its affiliates.